Bangladesh set for yet another shutdown in election row
DHAKA (Reuters) – The opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) on Saturday announced another 84-hour nationwide strike, starting on Sunday, after police arrested BNP leaders, triggering violent protests across the country.
Iran, powers extend talks to clinch elusive nuclear deal
GENEVA (Reuters) – Iran and six world powers extended high-stakes talks over Tehran’s nuclear program into an unscheduled third day on Saturday, as their top diplomats labored to hammer out a long-sought deal to end a decade-old standoff.
Maldives tries again to vote for president after months of unrest
MALE (Reuters) – Voters streamed into polling booths in the Maldives to choose a new president on Saturday in an election that tests the democratic credentials of an Indian Ocean island state known more for its luxury resorts than its recent political …
Obama says U.S. needs to update policies on Cuba
MIAMI (Reuters) – President Barack Obama said on Friday that it may be time for the United States to revise its policies toward Cuba, against which it has had an embargo for more than half a century.
Philippines says at least 100 dead from typhoon Haiyan
MANILA (Reuters) – At least 100 people may have died in the Philippines from the impact of super typhoon Haiyan, a senior government official said on Saturday.
Tuareg rebels killed in battle with Malian troops
BAMAKO (Reuters) – Three people were killed on Friday during clashes between the MNLA Tuareg separatist group and the Malian army in the north of the country, the MNLA said in a statement, accusing the Malian army of violating a ceasefire agreement.
U.S. says Suriname president’s son wanted to host Hezbollah
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A son of Suriname’s president invited people he thought were from the Lebanese paramilitary group Hezbollah to set up a base in his country to attack Americans in exchange for millions of U.S. dollars, U.S. prosecutors said on Fr…
Iran, powers extend talks to clinch elusive nuclear deal
GENEVA (Reuters) – Iran and six world powers extended high-stakes talks over Tehran’s nuclear program into an unscheduled third day on Saturday, as their top diplomats labored to hammer out a long-sought deal to end a decade-old standoff.
Greek coastguard holds suspect ship carrying arms
ATHENS (Reuters) – Greek authorities have detained a cargo ship carrying large quantities of weapons and ammunition, the country’s coastguard said on Friday.
Afghan troop deaths climb but U.S. says transition on track
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Afghanistan troop casualties climbed 79 percent during key fighting months this year as the still-resistant Taliban kept up the pace of its attacks and NATO forces moved into a support role in preparation to end their combat miss…
